Manors Elder Smith and Co Sale Advertised
Auction notice for Manors Elder Smith and Co Glearing Sale of Mr S McManus property including sheep cattle creed pigs and stored machinery. Weather notes describe a hot day with slight thunderstorm and rain while a fire alarm interrupted night hours but shed containing 12 tons of chaff and methylated spirits was saved with about £100 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder, Smith and Co
S. McManus
Wedi
Cowas Veen
Thames
Fire Brigade
Fire ravages Countryside Near Spen cer's Brook and sparks local blame
A major bush fire swept from 11 am Wednesday through the night, burning about 4000 acres and damaging Wells Massing and Wilding properties. The blaze, likely sparked by a railway engine, followed a November burn-off policy blamed as contributing to the disaster. Permanent way crews faced criticism for timing and control, with calls to let on-site workers decide burn dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer's Brook
Vt Wells
Funcing
John Massing
Wilding
Wells
Fin Perth
Bran
Programme Divided Purse and Platers Racing Details
Programme outlines multiple horse races for third and fourth class platers with purses from £30 to £60. Stakes are split into two races per event, distances of six furlongs and seven furlongs, with nominations and acceptances set at various shillings, and prizes allocated to top placings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conan
Etake
Sevan Furlonga
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promised Cure
A testimonial from Mrs. M. Smith of Morrell Street Northam praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She details kidney pains backache fatigue and disturbed sleep and credits four bottles with complete relief. Available 2/9 per bottle from Foater McClellan Co. Perth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
M. Smith
Morrell Street
Northam
Saya
Dean
Kache
Foater-McClellan Co
Murray Street
Perth
Doan
Perth lawyer Mr B S Haynes dies at 65 in WA
The obituary notes that Mr B S Haynes K C died in Perth on Monday aged 65. He was regarded as a foremost pen in Western Australia’s legal profession for the past 25 years. Also, on Tuesday Mrs Harriet Simpson marked her 90th birthday, born in Fremantle, claimed as the oldest living Centralian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Haynes
K.C
Perth
W.A
Harriet Simpson
Fremantle
Tanday Raw Club meets with sparse crowd and event fires
The February Tand yay Raw Club meeting at Toodyay drew a smaller attendance due to gaunt weather. Races saw two dead heats in the Third Class Plate and a close finish in the chief event won by First Away. Gates raised £43 with £73 in the tote. officials praised handlers and plotters amidst a busy program. A separate Swan River fire devastated boatsheds at Barrack Street, damaging government buildings and valued boats, while Premier Dooley plans a US inquiry into prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandyay Raw Club
Caheria
Miss Wayman
Etonus
Battle Eye
Grimwood
O. L. DeManuel
Totalisator
Dooley
Nsw
United States
Sports events and night attractions at Doverin Hall Doverin Grounds
At the Datwerin Recretoy Grounds Doverin Sheffield Handicap events include 120, 220 and 440 yards with cash prizes for the winners and placegetters, plus Maiden and High Jump contests. Night attractions feature a grand ball, open air picture show, and side shows with Joe Creams. Nominations and acceptances due at 6 p.m. March 3 and March 17 respectively to E J McKinley, secretary, Doverin Sports Committee. Special trains from Bencubbin, Nungarin and Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Doverin Hall
Sports 1
E. J. McKinley
Dowerin
Addren
Bencubbin
Nungarin
Northsm
Meckering Sports Gathering on St Patrick’s Day
Meckering hosts a sports gathering on March 17 starting at 2 PM. Organizers invite locals to attend and participate in events planned for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Day
Iyez
Prize money list for trotting events and races
The notice lists prize allocations for trotting events including First Class Plate with a one mile and a half course, Second Class Place over one mile and a half, and a One mile and a quarter Third Class Plate with various prize figures. It also mentions a Gretna Green Race sweepstake with past entry fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swoon
Seeana
Gretna
Nominations for Classes and Dance Event at Northam Meckering
Nominations with performances breeding and age or First Second and Third Class Plates to Mr L Oldham Northam or the Secretary Meckering by Saturday with March at 8 pm A dance will be held in the evening in the Local Hall J R Oldham Handicapper Storeman Hon See
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival
Doverin
L &. Oldham
Northam
Meckering
Jocal Hall
Sydney City railway project begins as workers start excavation
The ronged linenamed Sydney city railway commenced on Monday with unemployed men set to earn wages. Excavation begins for foundations of the Liverpool Street station while the Railway Workers branch of the A.W.U. complains of inexperienced hires. The ministry reportedly overlooks claims of quantum employment as around 700 workers remain unemployed and most men seek excavating work, asserting the right to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney City
Dation
Liverpoolstreet
A.W.U
Ymin
Stix
Racing notes and horses set for March meetings
The Dowerin race meeting on March 8 features several events including with fle and Mi WoT Norris. Disqualifications at Jennneuhbine affect Bucking hrom and B. F. Kirk. A. W. Byfild aims for the Newnorthet in Melbourne before the big sprint. Northam Anaea Club plans its March meeting on March 2 with E210 prize money. Mooney Valley results include Barlowerie, Genzam, and Irish Comedy failing while Eurythmic and Dempsey receive ovations after St. George’s Stakes. Wootelife Handicap notes Earl of Seafield at 7.9, Trish Comedy at 7.3, and Power top weight 92. Possible Easingwold return in the East. Percival may race at Adelaide and Birthday Cup. Futurity Stakes looms Caulfield with Eurythmic a strong chance over seven furlongs. David’s scratching affects Australian Cup betting. Eurythmic’s tally reaches 29,350 with 26-1-5 and Garbine’s totals at 29,626 with 43 starts. Sunday Times reports Quintus Cros’ progression at Belmont under A. V. McMahon, adding Distant Jane to Quintus Cros’ operations. Yearlings Hamilcar and Buckhurst, bought for 1250 and 1010 guineas, head to auction without any wins.
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Melbourne
Northam Anaea Club
Barlowerie
Genzam
Mooney Valley
Eurythmic
Viter Dempsey
Biplane
Earl of Seafield
Cantfiell
Trish Comedy
Puvwer
Easingwold
Percival
Caulfield
David
Korythmie
Sove
Carbinw
Garbine
Jane
Quintus Cros
Hamilcar
Buckhurst
N.S.W
Goodwood Anticipations and Race Purses
Dreadnought marks Goodwood racing cards with multiple divisions. Second and first class purses list Istind Kila, Greet lad, Bobinki, Mellon Lewis, Lookmaster Janie, Ramillies, Very faithful, Thormont, Princely Smiles, Benny, Enniscorthy, WW Laddie, Kludt, Rosebern, Dorsetune, taVly bank, Sir Haton, Four Rings, Welter Golden Knight, Yarns worth, Delusive Mope among others with placements noted.
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Istind Kila
Greet Lad
Bobinki
Mellon Lewis
Arthur
Lookmaster Janie
Ramillies
Very Faithful
Thormont
Princely Smiles
Benny
Enniscorthy
Laddie
Kludt
Rosebern
Dorsetune
Taily. Bank
Sir Haton
Four Rings
Welter—Golden Knight
Yarnsworth
Delusive Mope
Boxing and billiards results from Melbourne and London
The report notes Hirry Stone defeating Llan Edwards in a Melbourne boxing bout and mentions Edward Avn’s eye sight and nerve issues. It covers McConachy’s boxing loss to Parkinge and a 10 000 up billiards match with high score 13 807. It also cites Kid Lawik’s first round knockout of Tom Gummer in London and announces a May 11 boxing bout between Capption and Lewin. Fry is named champion amateur billiardist in England and McLeod is highlighted for long-term prowess with expectations he will win the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirry Stone
Llan Edwards
Melbourne
Edward Avn
Himelf
Nerve Toni
McConachy
Parkinge
Falkiner
McConarhy
Apm
Ivory Unlls
Kid Lawik
Tom Gummer
London
England
McLeod
East Northam and Railways clash in windy weekend cricket
In Perth country week action the East Northam side posted 119 for four as Stour and Phillips were absent. Hopkins led with 20, while St. Withell added , and Powel claimed best bowling. Railways bowled with eight men to Junnacabbine, scoring 58 as Hopkins again made 10. Beverley and Northam results teased in telegram reports, with Northam showing one wicket down at one point. News also highlights Maryborough School captain W Woodfall as a standout prospect for Victorian cricket, and A C Maclaren planning a tour of English cricketers to New Zealand next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railways
Stour
Phillips
East Northam
Hopkins
St. Withell
Martin
Powel
Sceueive
Watson
Sermon
Anit
Junnacabbine
Amber Hopkine
Dennacabbine
Buckley
Westainley
Renoh Dehle
Wednesldy
Perth
Fremantle
Maryborough
Parifin
Vernon
A. C. Maclaren
Irregular Court Testimony and Rural Misfortunes Reported
Fragmented notes describe court evidence by NeGaris for Rendemps James Terence of Globe Sydney and a greengrocer, plus a jumble of local calamities. It notes Wallaroo gloom over Moonta Copper Company layoffs, a famed tenor estate dispute, and a Tasmanian mining incident with a finger amputation after a snakebite while the man rode to New Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tix
NeGaris
Victoria
Rendemps
James Terence
Globe
Sydney
Maddocks Cohen
Wallaroo
Moonta
Lompany
Wallaron
Handa Tive
de Valera
Ireland
Catsipo Lias
Florengs
Ishourey
Milly Gabbe
Hewart
New Norfolk
George Blake
Bie
Uneter
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Cork
Northam Race Club
H. F. Wilkinson
Stove Chipper
H. P. Wilkinson
Northam Handicap
Atake
Acceptance
W.A. Taf Club
Belmont Park Saving Cink
Forrest Coates
Peevons
Manny
Sarah
Gve
Fire Guineas
Geor Morn
Fen Gieve Cope
Serer
Tt. F
Wilkinson
Mendicopper
Sade
Seria Rang
Nak Nerts
Hones
Serange
B. Burch
Nungarin Hotel
E. C. McCorry
Nungarin District
Toodyay Race Club
Tegreas
Robinson
Voluptuary
Bowler
Gauzie
Cracknell
Crimson Way
Pl My Way
Way South
Sib
Tote Divs
Sibbritt
Uve Uy Uy
Yaynary
Hutchings
High Way
Duke Mery
Ton
Prime
Battle Eve Inc
Tom Castro
Minson
Gauze Lad
Tote div
Yon
Caberia
Misa Wayman
Hughes
Muralanda
Muarnie
Lady Qoura
Tote
Toodyay Instrict Council
Laneheon
Meckering Sports Gathering
J. R. Oldham
Storeman
Ture
Goodwood Anticipations
CTO EE
Heverley Intiact
Apell
Flesy
Bell
Clon Bracehe
Ti Ia
Look 10
Ajana
Inter
Ack
Morgan
Rabb
Yitaeo
J. A. Seatlin Chabon
Yarra
House of Representatives
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